Split Rock Lighthouse
Contact Information
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
3755 Split Rock Lighthouse RdTwo Harbors, MN 55616
About
This state park, on the North Shore of Lake Superior, offers cart-in and backpack camp sites. 12 mi of hiking trail, river and stream fishing. The park connects to 15 miles of the paved Gitchi-Gami State Trail from Gooseberry lakeshore to the Beaver River in Beaver Bay. 8.7 miles of fat bike trail and miles of snowshoe trail with superb views of Lake Superior. Split Rock Lighthouse historic site is located in the park. Split Rock River waterfalls along the Superior Hiking Trail are weather dependent. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park has an all-terrain track chair available for visitors to use at no cost. The electric powered chair enables visitors with mobility disabilities to explore trails and other areas within the park that can't be accessed using a regular wheelchair. The track chair can be reserved by calling the park office. To learn more, visit the track chair web page.
Dates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. D
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Snowshoes available
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of tent-only sites: 24
- Number of tent-only sites available in winter: 10
- Total number of campsites: 24
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 10
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
What's Nearby
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Split Rock Lighthouse and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Waqar Ahmad
Goldy Gopher statue on campus at the University of Minnesota / Jane Andersen
Minnehaha Falls from below / Lane Pelovsky, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
Ride the Gitchi Gami State Trail along the shoreline of Lake Superior / Waqar Ahmad
Head down the limestone staircase to view Minneopa Falls / Jim Henderson
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Waqar Ahmad
Take in the incredible view of Lake Superior from Black Beach near Silver Bay / Paul Vincent
A moose stands by the road near Grand Marais / Jackie Scherer
RV camping at the Cut Foot Horse campground in Chippewa National Forest
A real-life rainbow over High Falls in Grand Portage State Park
A family kayaking on the Mississippi River / Chelsea and Eric Eul, Courtesy of Clear Waters Outfitting
A packed Bar Lurcat patio in the summer / Krivit Photography, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis